Putting art on bottles makes me want to collect Gatorade bottles now. Nope. Don’t collect bottles. You already have a can collection, Marvo. Where are you going to store them? Just be happy with this picture. (Spotted by Rachel J at Safeway.)
REVIEW: Smartfood Frank’s RedHot Popcorn
Smartfood’s Frank’s Redhot Popcorn is a limited edition flavor that’s currently exclusive to Sam’s Club. It comes in a 17-ounce bag that’ll look massive sitting on your lap as you watch something like one of the many marriage reality shows that involve not knowing what each other looks like until the wedding ceremony that I’m absolutely not into.
Much like newlyweds a few weeks into marrying someone they didn’t meet in person until their wedding day, some issues have come up after spending some meaningful time with the popcorn.
First off, it doesn’t taste EXACTLY like Frank’s RedHot Sauce. I put that stuff on regular popcorn and compared it with Smartfood’s offering and thought the flavors might be cousins, but they’re not twins. While both are peppery, vinegary, and garlicky, the sauce is also slightly tomato-y, even though the vegetable is not listed as an ingredient in the sauce. To be honest, when I first tried it, I thought the snack’s flavor reminded me more of Tabasco.
Also, I find it odd that the popcorn is spicier than Frank’s RedHot Sauce. However, it doesn’t reach a level that requires me to stop and give my mouth a rest or have something to soothe my mouth nearby when my hand dives into the bag. Of course, your mouth may vary. While it doesn’t burn that much, for some reason, I got the same sweaty scalp and runny nose that I’ve only experienced with much spicier products. Or maybe I need to see a doctor.
While Smartfood’s Frank’s RedHot Flavored Popcorn doesn’t precisely capture the flavors of the hot sauce, it’s a tasty snack in a giant bag that my hand found itself in a lot while watching something that absolutely was not a marriage reality show.
DISCLOSURE: I received a free product sample from Smartfood. Doing so did not influence my review.
Purchased Price: FREE
Size: 17-ounce bag
Purchased at: Received from Smartfood
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: (about 2 1/2 cups) 150 calories, 9 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 190 milligrams of sodium, 17 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 0 grams of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.
SPOTTED: 8/25/2022
Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts in the comments.
(Spotted by Jarred at Winn-Dixie.)
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(Spotted by Robbie at Buc-ee’s.)
(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)
(Spotted by Jarred at Winn-Dixie.)
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(Spotted by Deborah at Specs.)
(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)
SPOTTED: Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes and Raisin Bran Crunch Instabowls
Update: We tried it! Click here to read our review.
I feel as if in the 80s or 90s there was a product similar to this from one of the big cereal brands. I didn’t find anything via Google, so it must be that Kellogg’s ripped it out from my dreams much like Law & Order writers rip out storylines from headlines. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)
PUMPKINUNDATION 2022: Tate’s Bake Shop Pumpkin Spice Cookies
I thought these cookies already existed, but I think I’m just confusing the packaging’s orange color with Tate’s Oranges & Cream Cookies. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.)